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I'm ready to start my apprenticeship now

You're working in a BCITO trade right now and your employer has agreed to train you. It's easy to get everything set up.

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I'm an employer

If you're an employer, you can get financial support to hold onto your existing apprentices and to take on new ones.

The Apprenticeship Boost scheme will help you strengthen your business and get someone into a job. Apprentices can be an important part of your business and potential future leaders in your industry.

We may be able to help you find a suitable person to hire who will be a great fit for your business.

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Invest in the future of your business

Hiring apprentices and training your staff kaimahi makes your business more efficient and profitable. For the future of New Zealand, it's also critical you pass on your valuable knowledge to the next generation.

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Latest news

Leading With Empathy: Building More Than Kitchens

11 February 2025

Brad Street’s journey with The Kitchen Business began nine years ago and from the outset, he was inspired by the warmth and generosity of the company’s founder, Mary Woods. For over 30 years, Mary and her late husband Rob built the Mount Maunganui..

Seeking Lucky Number 100 – Do You Have What It Takes?

10 February 2025

Since it started back in 1962, Dunedin painting and decorating firm Sims & Blue has trained 99 apprentices. Now, it’s seeking lucky number 100.

BCITO’s Edvance Maths Booster Programme Takes The Fear Out Of Figures

27 January 2025

When apprentice Connie Johnson stepped into the world of painting and decorating, she was eager to excel in her craft and truly understand the complexities behind every brushstroke. Working on high-profile homes for Flett Painters, one of New Zealand's..

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If you're an aspiring apprentice, employer or educator, contact us today to find out how we can help. 

0800 4 BCITO
+64 4 381 6430
info@bcito.org.nz

Level 5, 234 Wakefield Street
PO Box 2615
Wellington 6140

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